Energy & Environment

The War on Coal must stop. Coal and other energy sources provide tens of thousands of West Virginia jobs, and I consider them our state’s lifeblood. I am using my Energy and Commerce Committee assignment to curb the EPA’s over-regulation, which is stifling the energy industry and preventing the creation of more jobs.

In addition to coal, natural gas and oil are very important to the economy of West Virginia and this country. Exploration and aggressive drilling for these two fuels should be permitted without further delay.  We should also encourage the use of wind, water and solar as alternatives to fossil fuels.  Additionally, I support nuclear power as a complement to meet our growing energy demands.

I believe in market-based solutions to providing America’s energy needs. Protecting American jobs should be just as important as protecting the environment.